Bend It Like Beckham
Who wants to cook Aloo Gobi when you can bend a ball like Beckham?
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Overview
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Box Office$32,543,449
AwardsNominated for 1 BAFTA Award17 wins & 20 nominations total
Cast
Parminder NagraJesminder 'Jess' Kaur Bhamra
Keira KnightleyJuliette 'Jules' Paxton
Jonathan Rhys MeyersJoe
Anupam KherMr. Bhamra
Shaheen KhanMrs. Bhamra
Archie PanjabiPinky Bhamra
Frank HarperAlan Paxton
Juliet StevensonPaula Paxton
Shaznay LewisMel
Ameet ChanaTony
Pooja ShahMeenaPaven VirkBubbly
Crew
DirectorGurinder Chadha
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Details
Release DateApril 11, 2002
Budget$3,500,000
Revenue$76,585,951
LanguagesHindi, Punjabi, English
StudiosKintop Pictures, Bend It Films, Roc Media, Road Movies
